PLU mourns death of two retired faculty members

Former Associate Provost David Yagow and Professor Vernon Hanson of the social work department died within the past two weeks. Yagow passed away at the age of 69 Oct....

It’s okay to wait: Abstinence is the latest topic at Sex+ event

The use of the words "sex" and "abstinence" in the same sentence may seem oxymoronic to some, but guest speaker Heather Corinna showed that, indeed, abstinence is part of...

Career expo offers volunteer opportunities

By Kelsey Hilmes, Guest Writer Volunteering has always been an option for career growth, but students don’t always recognize it as such. More than 60 companies and organizations networked with...

VIDEO: Pflueger Pfright Night scares up some “pfun”

By Natalie DeFord, Guest Writer Devils, cowgirls and even a bloody Freddy Krueger took over Pflueger Hall Oct. 19. Costumed Lutes showed their Halloween spirit this month by dancing, decorating cookies...

Brownies, blacklights, and exploding balloons: Chemistry Club celebrates Mole Day Eve

An explosion in the Rieke open lab is usually a worst-case scenario. On October 22, however, the explosions were purposeful - and professor-endorsed. At the Mole Day Eve celebration, the nationally-recognized...

Debate team edges out rivals at national tournament

Pacific Lutheran University has excelled in various sports divisions, but now it’s time to take this legacy off the field and bring it behind the podium. PLU’s newly formed debate...

Yakima lot car prowler charged

Suspects arrested and charged Two Tacoma residents have been charged with crimes related to the car prowls and thefts in the Yakima parking lot at Pacific Lutheran University last month. Pierce...

Clarifying the contingent faculty situation

The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) placed a paid advertisement on page 2 of the Oct. 11 issue of The Mooring Mast about Pacific Lutheran University’s contingent faculty vote...

New Pro-Life club on campus

By Leah Larson, Guest Writer With clubs like Students of the Left and PLU Democrats dominating the political spectrum at Pacific Lutheran University, one student decided it was time to...